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Elevate Academy North in Post Falls, Idaho

Building Hope Expands Partnership with Elevate Academy, Breaks Ground on New Campus in Post Falls, Idaho

Elevate Academy North in Post Falls, ID, broke ground for new 6-12 campus; Building Hope supports facilities and technical programs.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at South Florida Autism Charter School

South Florida Autism Charter School Hosts Dedication Ceremony for New Campus

South Florida Autism Charter School opened an all-in-one campus for K-12 students with ASD, supported by Building Hope financing.
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2022 IMPACT Summit & Awards

Building Hope Announces IMPACT Summit and Awards

Building Hope hosted its first IMPACT Summit June 22–24, 2022, honoring charter school leaders with $130,000 in grants.
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Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson Closes on 1.85-Acre Parcel Purchase

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson purchased a 1.85-acre site; groundbreaking set for Feb. 16, 2022.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Compass Rose Journey in Windcrest, Texas

Building Hope Celebrates Compass Rose Journey’s Early Success, Ribbon Cutting Event

Compass Rose Journey in Windcrest, Texas, celebrated ribbon cutting after opening, serving K–6 students with innovative programs.
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Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson

Philip’s Academy Paterson Groundbreaking

Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson broke ground on new 63,000 sq. ft. campus, set to open fall 2023 for K–8 students.
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Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando

Building Hope Executives to Present at Florida Charter School Conference

Building Hope executives presented multiple sessions at the Florida Charter School Conference, Oct. 20–22, 2021 in Orlando.
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Western Academy Charter School graduates

Western Academy Charter School Closes on Purchase of Larger Facility to Support Planned Growth

Western Academy Charter School acquired new 61,566 sq. ft. campus in Royal Palm Beach to expand enrollment and enhance programs.
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Building Hope IMPACT Summit and Awards

Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Building Hope Charter School Impact Awards

2022 Building Hope IMPACT Summit & Awards applications
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New National Prize Recognizes Top Middle and High Schools for Career Exploration

American Student Assistance and Building Hope launched the Future Ready Schools Prize and Fellowship to recognize and support middle and high schools that excel in career exploration, especially for under-resourced students.
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Ground breaking at Cypress Junction Montessori

Cypress Junction Montessori Breaks Ground on New Campus, Doubling Access to High-Quality Prek-8 Montessori Education in Winter Haven

Cypress Junction Montessori broke ground on a new 40,000+ square-foot campus in Winter Haven, doubling its PreK–8 enrollment and expanding access to Montessori education with support from Building Hope.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Language and Literacy Academy for Learning

Vision Of 'Abilities Beyond Limitations' Comes To Life As Students With Special Needs Head Back to School in New School Facility

Language and Literacy Academy for Learning (LLAL) opened a new state-of-the-art campus for students with special needs in Winter Haven, Fla., supported by Building Hope financing.
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Map of the United States highlighting the nine states with 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award-winning charter schools.

Building Hope Announces Winners For Fourth Annual Impact Awards

Building Hope announced the 12 winners of its fourth annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing excellence in Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Model Charter Award. The schools, spanning nine states, will receive $160,000 in grants, celebrated at the IMPACT Summit in Miami on May 7, 2025.
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Groundbreaking ceremony at Independence Classical Academy with students, faculty, and community members turning the dirt for the new upper campus expansion.

Independence Classical Academy Community Turns the Dirt During Upper Campus Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony With Building Hope

Independence Classical Academy broke ground on a 2-phase upper campus expansion to enhance learning and growth.
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Photo of charter school leaders gathered at the 2025 IMPACT Summit in Miami.

Building Hope Celebrates Impact Summit Success and Awards $188,500 In Grants

Building Hope’s 2025 IMPACT Summit honored 14 charter schools with $188.5K in grants for innovation and student empowerment.
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American Student Assistance and Building Hope representing their partnership for charter school career readiness awards.

American Student Assistance Announces Recipients Of the ASA Career Education Champion Awards at The Building Hope Impact Awards

Building Hope and American Student Assistance (ASA) honored two schools for excellence in career readiness at the 2025 IMPACT Awards.
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2025 Building Hope IMPACT Awards

Building Hope Announces 2025 Impact Grant Finalists, Celebrating Excellence in Charter School Education

Building Hope announced 20 finalists for its 2025 IMPACT Awards celebrating charter school excellence nationwide.
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2023 IMPACT Grant semi-finalists

Building Hope Announces Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Building Hope names 28 semi-finalist charter schools for 2023 IMPACT Grants, honoring innovation, community, and student empowerment.
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Children wearing safety glasses and yellow vests, standing with an adult in a safety vest and glasses, learning on a construction site, with the MCN Build logo overlayed.

MCN Built a Thriving Business Around Charter Schools

MCN Build, a mission-driven construction company founded by three immigrants, has grown into a multi-million-dollar firm by focusing on building and renovating educational spaces worldwide while supporting charter schools and other education initiatives.
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Two people in business suits shaking hands, symbolizing partnership and allyship.

Let’s Talk About Allyship: A Key Piece of the Puzzle

Educators can drive stronger, more equitable schools by practicing active allyship through listening, learning, and shared responsibility.
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A smiling family of four sits closely together, representing strong relationships and community support around a charter school

Community Engagement: Proactively Involving Families and Cities in Education

Charter schools strengthen communities by building partnerships, supporting families, and creating real-world learning that benefits students and neighborhoods.
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A single droplet of water hitting a calm surface, creating ripples that expand outward.

IMPACT: The Metrics of the Heart

True impact in education comes from individual acts of love and care, creating ripples that transform students, teachers, and communities.
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